Abstract:
The invention relates to a fire resistant composition and a method of making fire resistant cellulosic materials comprising the fire resistant composition. More specifically, the invention relates to liquid compositions, including liquid compositions comprising urea and a boron- containing compound for imparting fire resistance to cellulosic products. The boron-containing compound typically compries boric acids; borates (i.e., boric acid salts); boric oxides (i.e., any compound containing boron and oxygen), and mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
An improved method is provided for producing crystalline calcium hexaborate tetrahydrate, synthetic nobleite, by the reaction of boric acid and lime in an aqueous slurry. Reaction conditions include boric acid to water molar ratios of greater than 0.25:1, lime to boric acid molar ratios in the range of 0.05-0.15:1 and temperatures in the range of 85 DEG C - 105 DEG C. A novel crystalline product is produced having a unique crystal habit resulting in improved physical properties. Dehydration of this product produced a novel amorphous, anhydrous product having similar crystal habit and physical properties.
Abstract:
This invention relates to methods to produce a potassium magnesium borate and its use in applications. Some applications involve the use of borates in a solution as a crosslinking agent.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided for treating products containing wood fibers to provide protection against wood destroying organisms and fire, and resistance against leaching of the preservative from the wood by water in exposed environments such as exterior applications. The methods involve applying to a substrate a first aqueous composition containing a boron compound, a source of zinc, and ammonia, followed by application of a second aqueous composition containing an alkali metal silicate. The compositions may be applied by vacuum and/or pressure treatment or dip treatment under atmospheric pressure.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are provided for treating wood products to provide leachresistant protection against fungal decay, termites and other wood destroying organisms. The preservative compositions provided include ammonia-stabilized solutions of zinc and boron, preferably in a molar ratio of Zn:B of between about 0.4:1 and 5:1, and are essentially copper free. The preservative may be applied by vacuum and/or pressure treatment or dip treatment under atmospheric pressure.
Abstract:
A method for inhibiting the crystallization of boric acid is provided. Boric acid is dissolved in water and a vitrifying agent, such as an amino alcohol or amino acid, to form an aqueous mixture which is then dried to form a vitreous boric acid-containing residue. This mixture, when applied to a surface and allowed to dry on the surface, forms a vitreous boric acid-containing coating which is readily adherent to the surface, or if allowed to penetrate into a porous substrate, deposits a vitreous boric acid-containing residue within the substrate upon drying. The vitreous boric acid-containing residue provides beneficial properties, including for example improved fire retardancy and biocidal protection, to a variety of materials such as cotton batting, cellulose, and wood and paper products and gypsum wallboard.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an ammonium magnesium borate and its use in applications. Some applications involve the release of borate into solution. The release of the borate may be rapid or slow. This invention also relates to a method for making the ammonium magnesium borate.
Abstract:
Improved methods for preparing copper and zinc imidazolates, M(C 3 H 3 N 2 ) 2 (M = Zn, Cu), and their C-substituted derivatives, including copper and zinc 2-methyl-imidazolates, 2- ethylimidazolates and benzimidazolates, by reaction of a copper or zinc source with an imidazole-containing compound in aqueous media in the absence of base, and preferably in the presence of an acid. The invention also provides novel copper-zinc bimetallic imidazolates. The copper and zinc imidazolate compounds are useful as biocides and biostats and in coatings systems.
Abstract translation:改进的制备咪唑铜和咪唑M(C 3 H 3 N 2)2的方法包括: (M = Zn,Cu)和它们的C-取代的衍生物,包括2-甲基咪唑铜和2-甲基咪唑啉锌,2-乙基咪唑啉和苯并咪唑衍生物,通过铜或锌源与含咪唑的化合物 在不含碱的水介质中,并且优选在酸的存在下进行。 本发明还提供了新的铜 - 锌双金属咪唑盐。 咪唑铜和咪唑化合物可用作杀生物剂和生物抑制剂以及涂料体系。 p>
Abstract:
Lumber, plywood and other wood products are preserved from attack by fungi, termites and wood-destroying insects as well as fire and flame by treatment with a novel zirconium borate-containing preservative composition. The preservative can be formed by combination of a source of boron such as boric acid and the water-soluble salts thereof with a water-soluble zirconium salt. The ZrO2:B2O3 weight ratio in the preservative composition is in the range of from about 0.75:1 to about 10:1.
Abstract translation:木材,胶合板和其他木制品通过用新型含硼酸锆的防腐剂组合物处理而被真菌,白蚁和木材破坏的昆虫以及火焰和火焰所侵蚀。 防腐剂可以通过将硼源如硼酸与其水溶性盐与水溶性锆盐的组合形成。 防腐剂组合物中ZrO 2:B 2 O 3的重量比在约0.75:1至约10:1的范围内。
Abstract:
A method for inhibiting the crystallization of boric acid is provided. Boric acid is dissolved in water and a vitrifying agent, such as an amino alcohol or amino acid, to form an aqueous mixture which is then dried to form a vitreous boric acid-containing residue. This mixture, when applied to a surface and allowed to dry on the surface, forms a vitreous boric acid-containing coating which is readily adherent to the surface, or if allowed to penetrate into a porous substrate, deposits a vitreous boric acid-containing residue within the substrate upon drying. The vitreous boric acid-containing residue provides beneficial properties, including for example improved fire retardancy and biocidal protection, to a variety of materials such as cotton batting, cellulose, and wood and paper products and gypsum wallboard.